This is the myspace for the duo formerly known as the Woodlarks. You can still contact either Tanya or Brona, but sadly, they are no longer performing together.
The Woodlarks came from Watford and Warrenpoint. Tanya and Brona first struck a common chord when they heard each other perform at London’s Magpie’s Nest. Having discovered their common passion for folk music, they decided to try a few songs. Together explored a wealth of British and American folk music adding their own subtle twists and tinges to the likes of Buell Kazee’s Railroad Boy and nobody’s Nottamun town. Their finger-picking guitar styles and penchant for harmony were well-matched.
In two years they recorded a live EP and performed at many folk clubs and festivals supporting a diverse range of musicians including Dave Swarbrick, Alasdair Roberts and Walter Strauss. By the summer of 2009 they were really starting to take off with performances ranging from the cosy crazy festivals like Crediton Folk Weekend to the more notable Gosport and Fareham, Paradise Gardens, Leigh Folk Festival and even Glastonbury.
Who knows why, but all good things must come to an end.
Tune in and turn on. Episode 18 features the long awaited return of Ben Folke Thomas, from his hidden island lair to continue his evil plans to take over the world, an interview with, performance by, exclusive album track play, and give away, by noir-folkists 'Juniper Leaf', and many more goodly musical gifts to be bestowed upon you dear listener by the noble Lantern Players.
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hey ladies, hope all is well. I am throwing an album launch party at Bestey Trotwood on Tuesday 30th June. Come down if you fancy, it would be good to see you.
The Kittiwakes - CD Launch - Clerkenwell 22nd June
Leigh-on-Sea 3-piece, The Kittiwakes, celebrate the release of their Midwich Records debut, ‘Lofoten Calling’, a collection of original folk songs written about the people, landscape, folklore and history of the Lofoten Islands above the Arctic Circle and influenced by the traditional music of Norway and the British Isles.
'The Kittiwakes craft timeless and magical acoustically dappled folk treats - gentle and alluring ostensibly Gaelic in sound texture and gorgeously flighty braided as they are by corteges of mandolins, accordions and violins.' [LOSING TODAY]
'The Kittiwakes (rissa tridactyla): delicious, intriguing and evocative music, beautifully played and sung by this talented trio. Recommended to twitchers and lovers of folk music alike' [LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL]
Tune in to episode 12 of the Lantern Society Radio Hour, featuring the creme de la creme of the capital's most comely crooners. Stunning live performances beautifully captured for your listening pleasure, at London's Finest Folk Club, The Lantern Society.
And, why not join us for the next Lantern Society - Thursday 18th June.
The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, London. EC1R 3BL
Every time that we listen & write music... play an instrument... dance... act in a play... or work in some audio/image/video engineering process... something is healing inside...
When we share it with friends... something is healing all over...
Love can drive... in a simple way... everything
Have a lot of smiles... this week...
We are connected
Vibejays & Friends
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimada/o The Woodlarks,
cada vez que escuchamos o escribimos musica... tocamos un instrumento... bailamos... o trabajamos en procesos de ingenieria de audio/imagen/video.... algo se sana por dentro...
Cuando lo compartimos con otros... algo se sana en todas partes...
El Amor puede conducir... de manera simple... todo...
Hello The Woodlarks. This is our first headline London show for a very long time, to celebrate finishing our new album which will be out later this year. So come on down and have a good time with us.
...and of course don't forget London's Finest Folk Club, The next Lantern Society - Thursday 7th May at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3BL. Neartest tube Farringdon.
Hello The Woodlarks. The new episode of The Lantern Society Radio Hour is now on the air. As recorded at London's Finest Folk Club on 16th april 2009. Click the banner below to subscribe for free at iTunes, or simply use the player to tune in.
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And do come along to the next installment of the Lantern Society at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, on Thursday 7th May.
Upcoming shows: 15-17 May - Wood Festival, Braziers Park, Oxfordshire. BUY TICKETS
18th May - Spectacle Records Presents: Your New Favourite Bands at Catch Bar, 22 Kingsland Road. Shoreditch, London. HEADLINE SHOW.
Forgot to mention this free screening tomorrow of one of my favourite movies and the best film you've never seen...
Be great to see y'all xx BTW where do I get your Cd from?
Space travel has become a dirty way of life dominated by derelicts, grease monkeys, and hard-boiled interplanetary traders such as Samuel Curtis. Written, directed and starring Cory McAbee of the legendary cult band The Billy Nayer Show, this sci-fi, musical-western uses flinty black and white photography, rugged Lo-Fi sets and the spirit of the final frontier. We follow Curtis on his Homeric journey to provide the all-female planet of Venus with a suitable male, while pursued by an enigmatic killer, Professor Hess. The film features music by the Billy Nayer show and some of the most original rock n' roll scenes ever committed to film.
